Kellyanne Conway Kneels On Oval Office Couch, Sparks Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on have sparked an online debate about decorum in the executive mansion.
This is how Kellyanne Conway sits in the Oval Office ???? pic.twitter.com/3SgJVH28Yy
— Kuira Brian (@kuirab) February 28, 2017
I'm not sure of what to make of Kellyanne Conway in this pic of #HBCUs guests. She needs to learn to maintain decorum in the Oval Office. pic.twitter.com/Hw88zcrJei
— ❂ Yübbîę Umoh ❂ (@Yubbie007) February 28, 2017
Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities. Other photos show Conway leaning over to take a smartphone picture of the event.
Is Kellyanne Conway 14 years old? You're in the Oval Office @KellyannePolls, not sitting in front of the TV watching The Apprentice. Sad. pic.twitter.com/Na5oHG0IpC
— Percival Blakeney (@TheySeekHimHere) February 28, 2017
Some Twitter users were quick to highlight the photos as evidence of a lack of respect for the office from Conway and the Trump administration. Other users have countered with numerous photos of former President Barack Obama resting his feet on the office's desk during his time in office.
For those of you who were upset by Kellyanne Conway: Did this upset you? No? Then sit down. pic.twitter.com/vYxTt5Pxbb
— Stacy Washington (@StacyOnTheRight) February 28, 2017
I don't care how Kellyanne Conway sits on a sofa in the Oval office and can't imagine why it would bother people.
— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) February 28, 2017
Conway hasn't weighed in on the criticism.
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